In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, bureid with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faiith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was agaisnt us, which was contrary to us... So Let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the sustance is of Christ.
Colossians 2:11-14, 16, 17
Curious as to what some possible ideas are that Paul is refering to here. Is he drawing a similarity between circumcision and baptism and why is he placing such an emphasis on baptism? Is this emphasis on spiritual or physical baptism? Lots of questions so I'd just like to hear some ideas.
Much appreciated,
By Grace Alone,
Michael
Colossians 2:11-14, 16, 17
Curious as to what some possible ideas are that Paul is refering to here. Is he drawing a similarity between circumcision and baptism and why is he placing such an emphasis on baptism? Is this emphasis on spiritual or physical baptism? Lots of questions so I'd just like to hear some ideas.
Much appreciated,
By Grace Alone,
Michael